Rosemary & Garlic Chicken Spread w/Parmesan Focaccia

Brunches, Lunches and Showers

by Sally Uhrich

Winter’s demise leads us into two of the most anticipated seasons of
all; spring and summer. Warmer weather lends itself to outdoor
entertaining for such events as graduation parties and bridal showers.
If you are hosting a social gathering and are in need of a light, but
tasty appetizer, consider, “Rosemary and Garlic Chicken Spread with
Parmesan Focaccia,” It is from the April 1999 issue of, “Menus to
Celebrate Spring,” from Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks. It is a simplified
version of the Italian flat oven baked bread, Focaccia.

The most typical focaccia is baked dough, topped with olive oil and
herbs like rosemary or sage and salted with coarse salt. It is very
popular as a snack in Italy for school children.

Focaccia recipes are widely available. With the popularity of bread
machines, many cookbooks now provide versions of dough recipes that do
not require hand kneading. Focaccia is not only tasty, but versatile as
it can be used a a side dish, a base for pizza, or as a sandwich bread.